Published Jan. 11, 2012
An outside accountant offers multiple types of financial services that differ with various levels of business, such as start-ups, newer businesses, and more mature businesses.
By Sidney Kotzen, Score Accredited Business Councilor, SCORE NE Mass
An outside accountant offers multiple types of financial services that differ with various levels of business, such as start-ups, newer businesses, and more mature businesses.
How do you find an outside accountant?
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Helping small and middle size companies succeed is why the counselors at SCORE give their time and experience freely. It is what we do and letters like the one below is our reward.
By Jack Clauson, John Masone and Jim Lynam, SCORE Accredited Business Counselors, Chapter 411, Score NE Mass.
Helping small and middle size companies succeed is why the counselors at Score give their time and experience freely. It is what we do and letters like the one below is our reward. Here is a great example:
Dear Jack,
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Things to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
By Judy Wessells, SCORE Accredited Counselor, SCORE Boston
If you have a limited business background, you may want to consider buying a franchise. There are many benefits involved. When considering a franchise, keep the following five tips in mind:
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Shopping as we know it is on the brink of major change.
By Stephanie Rosenbloom
Shopping as we know it is on the brink of major change.
Hammered by the recession, some of the nation's biggest retailers are seizing the moment to reinvent their business strategies. And the impact will mean both sweeping changes in the merchandise on their shelves and subtler alterations, like how many pantyhose to keep in stock.
Published Jan. 11, 2012
With the tough business environment of the last few years and the difficulties of the real estate market, in many locations space is cheaper than ever. But is it good space for your business? How do you evaluate what is a “good deal”?
By Jeffery Clack, Score Accredited Business Counselor, SCORE NE Mass
Whether you are an existing small business or a new business starting up, the cost of your facilities will be one of your highest expenses. With the tough business environment of the last few years and the difficulties of the real estate market, in many locations space is cheaper than ever. But is it good space for your business? How do you evaluate what is a “good deal”?
Key Elements to Making a Site Selection
Published Jan. 11, 2012
The America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program was launched with the goal of helping small businesses weather the economic storm with a fast injection of up to $35,000 of funds which would be 100% SBA guaranteed, 0% interest, 5 year loan. Well so far, it hasn’t worked as planned.
by Mark Rosenzweig, SCORE Accredited Counselor, Score NE Mass
Published Jan. 11, 2012
This article outlines the types of business insurance that small businesses might need, including property insurance, professional liability insurance, disability insurance, and business interruption insurance.
By Susan Ward, Cypress Technologies, an IT Consulting business
For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. When we're talking about your business, losing the shoe can be serious indeed.
Published Jan. 11, 2012
In all this rushing around we lose sight of the fact that this is also the time when we need to complete projects before year end and prepare for the New Year ahead.
by Mark Rosenzweig, Score Accredited Counselor, Score NE Mass Chapter 411
In the frantic time between Thanksgiving and Christmas we all have to deal with the holiday rush. That rush is now starting earlier and earlier as merchants try to pry open our wallets to make the holiday shopping binge as large as possible. If you are a merchant it is one crazy time of the year and if you’re a shopper like me it is hell on wheels.
Published Jan. 11, 2012
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
By Cheri Crow, Attorney at Law, chericrow@attorneycrow.org
LAW UPDATES
Here are some recent changes in Massachusetts law applicable to Massachusetts employers.
Published Jan. 11, 2012
New Intermediaries Will Provide Greater Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding an additional $50 million for loans and $24 million for technical assistance, the U.S. Small Business Administration is expanding its Microloan program and increasing access to capital for small businesses across the country.
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